K7 wave buoy daily averages for Apr 2016last observation shownData available: to Monthly averages for
Average Wave Height
9ft
3.6 — 21ft
Average Wave period
8secs
5 — 12secs
Average Water temperature
10°C
8.7 — 10.2°C
Average Wind
N, 19mph
1 — 38mph
Chart showing grouped wave observations for K7. Use the table on this page for a text version of the same measurements.
Sorry, there is no wave data for Fri, Apr 1, 2016
About K7 wave buoy
K7 (WMO 64046) is an offshore buoy north of Scotland (60.7010°N, 4.5000°E). It monitors waves and marine weather in a region exposed to North Atlantic storms, improving warnings for northern coasts and shipping. It reports directional wave parameters and meteorological observations.
| Day | Wave height (ft) | Wave Period (s) | Wind Direction | Wind Speed (mph) | Water Temp (°C) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 10 | 8 | SSW | 23 | 9.7 | |
| 12 | 9 | WSW | 16 | 9.7 | |
| 10 | 9 | ESE | 18 | 9.7 | |
| 6 | 8 | SE | 12 | 9.9 | |
| 5 | 8 | N | 10 | 10.0 | |
| 6 | 8 | NNW | 8 | 9.9 | |
| 14 | 11 | N | 20 | 10.0 | |
| 11 | 10 | E | 12 | 10.0 | |
| 11 | 8 | E | 25 | 10.0 | |
| 11 | 9 | E | 23 | 10.0 | |
| 6 | 7 | ENE | 13 | 9.8 | |
| 4 | 6 | NE | 19 | 9.9 | |
| 6 | 6 | NE | 21 | 9.9 | |
| 5 | 7 | NNW | 15 | 9.9 | |
| 13 | 8 | N | 26 | 10.0 | |
| 13 | 9 | NNW | 20 | 9.9 | |
| 10 | 8 | W | 23 | 9.4 | |
| 16 | 8 | WNW | 33 | 9.3 | |
| 10 | 8 | WNW | 18 | 9.5 | |
| 5 | 7 | W | 19 | 9.4 | |
| 6 | 7 | NW | 19 | 10.0 | |
| 7 | 8 | N | 13 | 10.1 | |
| 7 | 7 | N | 19 | 9.8 | |
| 7 | 7 | NNW | 20 | 9.5 | |
| - | 8 | N | 31 | 9.8 | |
| 13 | 8 | N | 26 | 9.9 | |
| 8 | 7 | N | 19 | - | |
| 6 | 8 | ENE | 10 | - | |
| 6 | 8 | NNE | 16 | - | |
| 7 | 7 | WSW | 19 | - |